Flexible working rules ‘transformative’, says CIPD CEO
Millions of people stand to benefit from new employee rights that mean they can request flexible working from day one in a job, the CIPD has said. From today...
Read moreDetailsMillions of people stand to benefit from new employee rights that mean they can request flexible working from day one in a job, the CIPD has said. From today...
Read moreDetailsWhen a company in the male dominated finance industry calls on employers to prioritise women’s health, it’s clear things are changing. City broker Howden has urged employers to do...
Read moreDetailsA large majority (84 percent) of workers think employers should support them with the cost of living crisis. But only half of employees believe their employer cares about the...
Read moreDetailsToxic managers poison the workplace culture for a third of UK staff, according to a report based on Opinium research published by Corndel. HR is very aware of the...
Read moreDetailsAs AIG Life’s Smart Health service hit 100,000 users since its launch in 2019, data showed that one in eight are uninsured children or people under-18. User data found...
Read moreDetailsResearch on paternity leave found that 70 percent of fathers only used part of their leave entitlement because they couldn’t afford to remain off work for the full period. ...
Read moreDetailsEmployers in the UK could face legal action under disability discrimination laws if they fail to implement reasonable adjustments for menopausal women, as outlined in new guidance by the...
Read moreDetailsMaven Clinic and BSI have teamed up to provide access to Maven's Menopause and Ongoing Care programme for BSI's worldwide workforce. The programme offers BSI staff virtual help in...
Read moreDetailsThe workforce has undergone significant changes, resulting in diverse needs and varying benefits requirements. Speaking at the Benefit Expert summit Anna Cotgreave, head of reward and benefits at Clifford...
Read moreDetailsShaw Trust has received menopause friendly employer accreditation after introducing tools and support for those impacted in the workplace. The charity, which has more than 3,000 employees, gained the...
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Return-to-office mandates are a topic that’s generating plenty of heat in the media, but how closely do the headlines match workplace reality?
In this episode, one of a three-part series of 10-minute podcasts, hosts Claire Churchard and Steve Herbert discuss data that shows remote or home working is on the rise.
We look at what this means for HR, from balancing employee flexibility with business needs, to ensuring benefits packages remain fair and accessible. We discuss the pinch points, and the opportunities, in building the new normal of work.